Several Mics and the A16Ultra

snoopy4ever · Post by **snoopy4ever** » Tue Jan 21, 2003 5:27 pm

Dear Pulsarians

Yes I want to use at least 5 mics to record a live drum set, and maybe some other instruments, and I'm about to buy a A16 Ultra, so I'm wondering about HOW I'm going to connect the XLR mics that need 48v of phantom power??,, do you guys use an extra mic preamp for that matter? and if so, which one do you recomend?....

I've seen a cheap one, the SM Pro Audio SM PR8 eight channel Mic preamp...I say "cheap" if you compare it with the Presonus...

Thanks

Snoopy

darkrezin · Post by **darkrezin** » Tue Jan 21, 2003 6:10 pm

yes, a preamp is required. What you may also consider is a compact mixer (such as one of the Soundcraft Spirit series) with insert points or direct outs - you can use the preamps on the mixer channels.

peace

krizrox · Post by **krizrox** » Fri Jan 24, 2003 6:24 am

I use a small Mackie mixer (1642VLZ) for the same purpose. The first 8 channels have direct recording outputs so I send these to the A16. Mackie rules!

AndreD · Post by **AndreD** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 7:36 am

Check out:
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